Aligned to the
Common Core State Standards
for English Language Arts
Grade 7
KEY ALIGNED CONTENT
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Language: Vocabulary AcquisiƟon and Use
ADDITIONAL ALIGNED CONTENT
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Reading: InformaƟonal Text: CraŌ and Structure
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Reading: InformaƟonal Text: IntegraƟon of Knowledge and ideas
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WriƟng: Text Types and Purposes
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Speaking and Listening: Comprehension and CollaboraƟon
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Language: ConvenƟons of Standard English
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SADLIER Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts Grade 7 KEY ALIGNED CONTENT
LANGUAGE: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use CCSS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS, GRADE 7
LANGUAGE: VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND USE Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7
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CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. 
CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.4a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. Introductory Passage— Amazing Cells (textbook entry), 2–3; Cells That Wouldn't Die (historical nonfiction). 12–13; Fruit Fly, You're Just Like Me (compare‐and‐contrast essay), 22–23; Citizen Power (online article), 36–37; Our Future Is in Your Hands (speech), 46–47; When Marian Sang (newspaper article), 56–57; Performing an Ollie (how‐to article), 70–71; Buy the Best (advertisement), 80–81; Just Like an Olympian (training log), 90–91; The Apprentice (diary), 104–
105; Abolish Serfdom Now! (persuasive essay), 114–115; A Great Lady Is Dead (obituary), 124–125; A Love of Science (biography), 142–143; Seeing Double (personal narrative), 152–153; The Science of Genetics (timeline), 162–163; The Rush for Gold! (primary source), 176–177; I'll Trade You for That (expository essay), 186–187; Ka‐ching! DESCRIPTION
The Introductory Passage provides a natural, multi‐paragraph context for the 10 new words presented in the lesson. Many include supportive illustrations and photographs. Lesson words appear in boldface type and are highlighted in light violet. The passages develop high‐interest science and social studies topics appropriate for middle school. October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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(autobiography), 196–197; Robbed of Childhood (nonfiction narrative), 210–211; Women's Rights (debate), 220–221; A Robotics Championship (radio script), 230–231 Check for Understanding, 6, 16, 26, 40, 50, 60, 74, 84, 94, 108, 118, 128, 146, 156, 166, 180, 190, 200, 214, 224, 234 For the Check for Understanding activity, students rely on single‐ sentence context clues to choose and write in the lesson word that best completes each of the 12 sentences. Some words are used twice. Expand Word Meanings / Apply Other Meanings, 7, 17, 27, 41, 51, 61, 75, 85, 95, 109, 119, 129, 147, 157, 167, 181, 191, 201, 215, 225, 235 In Expand Word Meanings, students read a paragraph and use context clues to help discover additional meanings for some of the lesson words. For the Apply Other Meanings exercises, students use context clues to select the word from the Expand Word Meanings paragraph (at the top of the page) that best completes each sentence. Word Associations, 8, 17, 28, 42, 52, 62, 76, 86, 96, 110, 120, 130, 148, 158, 168, 182, 192, 216, 226, 236 In Word Associations, students rely on single‐
sentence context clues and what they know about the lesson word (in italics) to consider three choices before selecting the correct answer to the question. Check Again, 9, 19, 29, 43, 53, 63, 77, 87, 97, 111, 121, 131, 149, 159, 169, 183, 193, 203, 217, 227, 237 Check Again is an open‐ended writing activity to help students use all taught meanings, triggered by context clues that accompany the featured vocabulary word. Practice for Tests, 11, 21, 31, 45, 55, 65, 79, 89, 99, 113, 123, 133, 151, 161, 171, 185, 195, 205, 219, 229, 239 The Practice for Tests is a 10‐question, multiple‐
choice/"fill in the bubble" format practice test covering all words taught in the lesson. This test‐
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preparation activity appears at the end of each lesson. Students use single‐sentence context clues to select the lesson word or descriptive phrase that best completes the sentence or answers the question. Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues—
Definition/Explanation, 20; Restatement/Synonym, 44; Examples , 64; Synonyms, 78; Embedded Definitions, 98; Synonyms, 112; Antonyms, 150; Punctuation , 160; Inferences, 184; Synonyms, 204; Embedded Definitions, 218; Inferences, 228 Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues are mini‐
lessons that provide direct instruction on understanding and using specific types of context clues to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar or multiple meaning words. Succinctly stated instruction with examples is followed by a "Be Careful!" box with exceptions to the rule and examples. Finally, there are two sets of exercises in the "Practice" section. Exercise A includes a reading selection with vocabulary words in context. Students write the featured word and its explanation in the first two boxes. In the third box they write the word meaning (based on context clues). For Exercise B, students write sentences with vocabulary words from the paragraph, applying the specific context clue featured in this mini‐
lesson. © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. Synonyms and Antonyms, 32, 66, 100, 134, 172, 206, 240 The Synonyms and Antonyms activity found at the beginning of each Enrichment section uses context clues to guide students to an understanding of the relationship between word pairs that are synonyms or antonyms. October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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Word Study: Denotation and Connotation, 135, 241 Word Study: Idioms, 33, 67, 173 Word Study: Proverbs, 101, 207 Word Study activities, located in the Enrichment section following every three lessons, help students understand positive and negative variations in meaning explained by connotations, the use of wise sayings (proverbs), and colloquial expressions (idioms). For each example of figurative language, students are provided sentences with context clues of embedded definitions. Vocabulary for Comprehension—Roundworms Have a Nerve, 34; The Voice of Eleanor Roosevelt, 68; How SCUBA Works, 102; "I Hereby Dub Thee Knight," 136; Eye on the Prize, 174; The History of Money, 208; Backstage Kid Wranglers, 242 Vocabulary for Comprehension appears at the end of the Enrichment section (located at the end of every three lessons). Students read high‐
interest passages and use context and word study skills to determine the meaning of vocabulary words, within a critical reading, standardized‐test format. Using Context, 137, 243 Using Context, in the Mid‐Year and End‐of‐Year Reviews, challenges students to consider context clues in 10 sentences before deciding on which of two related forms of previously studied words best completes each sentence. Analogies, 138, 244 For Analogies, students consider the relationship between pairs of italicized words presented in context. Word Relationships, 139, 245 The Word Relationships activity challenges students to demonstrate their understanding of a pair of related vocabulary words that appear in context in a writing prompt framed as a question. © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. DESCRIPTION
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LANGUAGE: VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND USE 
CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.4b Use common, grade‐appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).  CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.4c Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.  CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.4d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7
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Students learn about Latin roots and affixes in Word‐Solving Strategies activities. Each activity includes instruction with examples, followed by a "Be Careful!" box that describes irregular cases Word‐Solving Strategies: Root Words, 54 (man; and gives examples. Finally, there is a set of also manus; Greek: mania); 122 (med‐; also mederi); problems in "Practice" where students expand 194 (not; also notus, ‐fy, ‐ion, notare); 238 (rog‐; their vocabulary by applying what they've learned, also rogare) such as forming words by attaching a prefix or Word‐Solving Strategies: Suffixes, 10 (‐sion, ‐tion; suffix to a specific root or base word. also dimetiri); 132 (‐ize) Word‐Solving Strategies: Prefixes, 30 (pre‐; also via); 88 (ex‐; also ponere, eternus, plorare, planus, extremus, pellere, plaudere, premere); 170 (inter‐) The Pronunciation Key, located at the beginning of the book, identifies the letters or combination Word Meanings, 4, 14, 24, 38, 48, 58, 72, 82, 92, of letters used to represent sounds of vocabulary 106, 116, 126, 144, 154, 164, 178, 188, 198, 212, words presented on the Word Meanings page of 222, 232 each lesson. These representations are similar to Online Dictionary, vocabularyforsuccess.com those found in dictionaries that feature student‐
Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues, 20 (check a friendly pronunciations. The Key includes vowels, consonants, stress, and abbreviations. dictionary); Word‐Solving Strategies: Prefixes, 30 (look it up in a dictionary); Word‐Solving Strategies: The Word Meanings page lists each of the 10 new Context Clues, 44 (use an Internet dictionary); vocabulary words for the lesson, together with a Word‐Solving Strategies: Root Words, 54 (check student‐friendly explanation or definition, meanings in a dictionary); Word‐Solving Strategies: pronunciation key (with syllabication and stress), Prefixes, 88 (use a dictionary); Word‐Solving and part or parts of speech. Strategies: Roots, 122 (consult a dictionary); Word‐
At the top of each Word Meanings page, students Solving Strategies: Roots, 194 (check your answers are referred to the Online Dictionary. in a dictionary); Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues, 228 (use an online or print dictionary); Word‐ In addition to the Online Dictionary, users of Solving Strategies: Roots, 238 (consult a dictionary) Vocabulary for Success have access to audio recordings of the introductory passage and all Word Study: Idioms, 33, 67, 173 (use an online or taught words. print dictionary) Several Word‐Solving Strategies and Word Study Pronunciation Key, viii October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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Word Study: Proverbs, 101, 207 (use an online or print dictionary) CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. DESCRIPTION
activities include instructions to use an online or print dictionary or thesaurus. 
CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g., literary, biblical, and mythological allusions) in context. Word Study: Denotation and Connotation, 135, 241 Word Study: Idioms, 33, 67, 173 Word Study: Proverbs, 101, 207 
Synonyms and Antonyms, 32, 66, 100, 134, 172, 206, 240 The Synonyms and Antonyms activity found at the beginning of each Enrichment section uses context clues to guide students to an understanding of the relationship between word pairs that are synonyms or antonyms. Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues—
Restatement/Synonym, 44; Synonyms, 78; Synonyms, 112; Antonyms, 150; Synonyms, 204 Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues mini‐
lessons on synonyms and antonyms help students understand the relationship between words with similar meanings, as well as those that mean the opposite. Analogies, 138, 244 Students apply their understanding of meanings and word pair relationships in Analogies (part of the Mid‐Year and End‐of‐Year Reviews). CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.5b Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words. © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. Word Study activities, located in the Enrichment section following every three lessons, help students understand positive and negative variations in meaning explained by connotations, the use of wise sayings (proverbs), and colloquial expressions (idioms). For each example of figurative language, students are provided sentences with context clues of embedded definitions. October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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Word Relationships, 139, 245 
CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.5c Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., refined, respectful, polite, diplomatic, condescending). Word Study: Denotation and Connotation, 135, 241 CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.6 Acquire and use accurately Throughout the program grade‐appropriate general academic and domain‐
specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. DESCRIPTION
The Word Relationships activity challenges students to demonstrate their understanding of the relationship of two vocabulary words presented together in a writing prompt framed as a question. Word Study activities, located in the Enrichment section at the end of every three lessons, help students distinguish between connotations and denotations. Throughout the program students acquire and use grade‐appropriate vocabulary knowledge through a variety of language arts activities. These activities begin with reading Introductory Passages, which present high‐interest science and social studies topics aligned to middle school courses of study. Within these passages are context clues that help unlock the meaning of the highlighted study words. Following the Introductory Passage, students study the pronunciation and informal explanation of 10 lesson words in Word Meanings. After categorizing each study word in Word Talk discussions, students practice selecting and using the new words in Check for Understanding, Expand Word Meanings, Word Associations, Check Again, and Challenge Yourself. The lesson concludes with Word‐Solving Strategies and Practice for Tests. © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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In the Enrichment section at the end of each three‐lesson unit, students focus on word‐
relationship lessons (Synonyms and Antonyms), consider figurative language (Word Study), and read a short passage then answer multiple‐choice questions to demonstrate their understanding of unit vocabulary (Vocabulary for Comprehension). The Mid‐Year and End‐of‐Year Reviews include Using Context, Analogies, Word Relationships, and Generating Sentences. Together these activities help equip students for independent development of academic and domain‐specific vocabulary. ADDITIONAL ALIGNED CONTENT
Reading: Informational Text: Craft and Structure CCSS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS, GRADE 7
READING: INFORMATIONAL TEXT: CRAFT AND STRUCTURE
CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.RI.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7
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Introductory Passage— Amazing Cells (textbook entry), 2–3; Cells That Wouldn't Die (historical nonfiction). 12–13; Fruit Fly, You're Just Like Me (compare‐and‐contrast essay), 22–23; Citizen Power (online article), 36–37; Our Future Is in Your Hands (speech), 46–47; When Marian Sang (newspaper article), 56–57; Performing an Ollie (how‐to article), 70–71; Buy the Best (advertisement), 80–81; Just Like an Olympian (training log), 90–91; The Apprentice (diary), 104–
The Introductory Passage provides opportunity for students to encounter and determine the figurative or technical meaning of new vocabulary words, which are presented in a natural, multi‐
paragraph context. The informational text is enhanced with illustrations and photographs. Lesson words are identified by boldface type and are highlighted in light violet. At the conclusion of the passage, Talk About It © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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READING: INFORMATIONAL TEXT: CRAFT AND STRUCTURE
Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7
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questions guide students to an understanding of 105; Abolish Serfdom Now! (persuasive essay), 114–115; A Great Lady Is Dead (obituary), 124–125; key terms and concepts. A Love of Science (biography), 142–143; Seeing Double (personal narrative), 152–153; The Science of Genetics (timeline), 162–163; The Rush for Gold! (primary source), 176–177; I'll Trade You for That (expository essay), 186–187; Ka‐ching! (autobiography), 196–197; Robbed of Childhood (nonfiction narrative), 210–211; Women's Rights (debate), 220–221; A Robotics Championship (radio script), 230–231 Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues—
Definition/Explanation, 20; Restatement/Synonym, 44; Examples , 64; Synonyms, 78; Embedded Definitions, 98; Synonyms, 112; Antonyms, 150; Punctuation , 160; Inferences, 184; Synonyms, 204; Embedded Definitions, 218; Inferences, 228 Word Study: Denotation and Connotation, 135, 241 Word Study: Idioms, 33, 67, 173 Word Study: Proverbs, 101, 207 © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues are mini‐
lessons that provide direct instruction on understanding and using specific types of context clues to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar or multiple‐meaning words. Succinctly stated instruction with examples is followed by a "Be Careful!" box with exceptions to the rule and examples. Finally, students complete the exercises in the "Practice" section. Word Study activities, located in the Enrichment section following every three lessons, help students understand positive and negative variations in meaning explained by connotations, the use of wise sayings (proverbs), and colloquial expressions (idioms). For each example of figurative language, students are provided sentences with context clues of embedded definitions. October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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READING: INFORMATIONAL TEXT: CRAFT AND STRUCTURE
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Vocabulary for Comprehension: Roundworms Have a Nerve, 34; The Voice of Eleanor Roosevelt, 68; How SCUBA Works, 102; "I Hereby Dub Thee Knight," 136; Eye on the Prize, 174; The History of Money, 208; Backstage Kid Wranglers, 242 Vocabulary for Comprehension appears at the end of the Enrichment section (located at the end of every three lessons). Students read high‐
interest passages and use context and word study skills to determine the meaning of vocabulary words, within a critical reading, standardized‐test format. CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.RI.7.6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others. Introductory Passage— Amazing Cells (textbook entry), 2–3; Cells That Wouldn't Die (historical nonfiction). 12–13; Fruit Fly, You're Just Like Me (compare‐and‐contrast essay), 22–23; Citizen Power (online article), 36–37; Our Future Is in Your Hands (speech), 46–47; When Marian Sang (newspaper article), 56–57; Performing an Ollie (how‐to article), 70–71; Buy the Best (advertisement), 80–81; Just Like an Olympian (training log), 90–91; The Apprentice (diary), 104–
105; Abolish Serfdom Now! (persuasive essay), 114–115; A Great Lady Is Dead (obituary), 124–125; A Love of Science (biography), 142–143; Seeing Double (personal narrative), 152–153; The Science of Genetics (timeline), 162–163; The Rush for Gold! (primary source), 176–177; I'll Trade You for That (expository essay), 186–187; Ka‐ching! (autobiography), 196–197; Robbed of Childhood (nonfiction narrative), 210–211; Women's Rights (debate), 220–221; A Robotics Championship (radio script), 230–231 The Introductory Passage provides opportunity for students to encounter and determine the figurative or technical meaning of new vocabulary words, which are presented in a natural, multi‐
paragraph context. The informational text is enhanced with illustrations and photographs. Lesson words are identified by boldface type and are highlighted in light violet. At the conclusion of the passage, Talk About It questions guide students to an understanding of key terms and concepts. © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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READING: INFORMATIONAL TEXT: INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.RI.7.7 Compare and contrast a text to an audio, video, or multimedia version of the text, analyzing each medium’s portrayal of the subject (e.g., how the delivery of a speech affects the impact of the words). Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7
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Online Components: Lesson Passage Videos (accompany Reading Passages on textbook pages 2–3, 12–13, 22–23, 36–37, 46–47, 56–57, 70–71, 80–81, 90–91, 104–105, 114–115, 124–125, 142–
143, 152–153, 162–163, 176–177, 186–186, 196–
197, 210–211, 220–221, 230–231) DESCRIPTION
A short online Lesson Passage Video can be used to introduce each Reading Passage. Watching the video then reading the text, students gain insight into how the emphasis or impact of a multimedia and a text treatment of the same topic may differ. available at — www.vocabularyforsuccess.com Online Components: Lesson Passage Audio (accompany Reading Passages on textbook pages 2–3, 12–13, 22–23, 36–37, 46–47, 56–57, 70–71, 80–81, 90–91, 104–105, 114–115, 124–125, 142–
143, 152–153, 162–163, 176–177, 186–186, 196–
197, 210–211, 220–221, 230–231) An audio narration of each Reading Passage is provided online. By comparing the narration to their own reading of the selection, students experience how a narrator's pacing, pronunciation, and emphasis of certain words affect the meaning of the text. available at — www.vocabularyforsuccess.com CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.RI.7.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims. Introductory Passages: Our Future Is in Your Hands (speech), 46–47; Buy the Best (advertisement), 80–
81; Abolish Serfdom Now! (persuasive essay), 114–
115; Women's Rights (debate), 220–221 Introductory Passages with examples of persuasive writing present the author's argument together with reasons for the position taken. The Talk About It questions at the end of the selection provide opportunities for students to analyze the author's reasoning, as well as the relevance and validity of the evidence offered to support the claims. © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
13 Writing: Text Types and Purposes CCSS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS, GRADE 9–10
WRITING: TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.W.7.2 Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. 
CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.W.7.2d Use precise language and domain‐specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Vocabulary for Success, Grade 9
FEATURE / LOCATION Check Again, 9, 19, 29, 43, 53, 63, 77, 87, 97, 111, 121, 131, 149, 159, 169, 183, 193, 203, 217, 227, 237 Word‐Solving Strategies: Prefixes, 88 (ex‐; also ponere, eternus, plorare, planus, extremus, pellere, plaudere, premere) © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. Check Again is an open‐ended writing activity in which students complete the given partial sentence. This exercise helps students apply all taught meanings, triggered by context clues that accompany the featured vocabulary word. Challenge Yourself / Write Your Own, 9, 19, 29, 43, For the Write Your Own activities, students 53, 63, 77, 87, 97, 111, 121, 131, 149, 159, 169, 183, compose sentences according to specific 193, 203, 217, 227, 237 instructions. In some cases, instructions mandate a sentence length and/or using the given lesson word in a specified position within the sentence. Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues—
Definition/Explanation, 20; Restatement/Synonym, 44; Examples , 64; Synonyms, 78; Embedded Definitions, 98; Synonyms, 112; Antonyms, 150; Punctuation, 160; Inferences, 184; Synonyms, 204; Embedded Definitions, 218; Inferences, 228 DESCRIPTION Word‐Solving Strategies: Context Clues are mini‐
lessons that provide direct instruction on understanding and using specific types of context clues to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar or multiple‐meaning words. Many of these lessons direct students to write complete sentences using highlighted words from a short reading selection, including an example of the featured context clue. Word‐Solving Strategies: Root Words, 122 (med‐; also mederi); 238 (rog‐; also rogare) Word‐Solving Strategies: Prefixes and Root Words are mini‐lessons that help students recognize specific prefixes and roots. Practice exercises for many of these lessons direct students to write complete sentences using words with the featured Latin or Greek prefix or root. Word Relationships, 139, 245 Each Word Relationships exercise challenges students to write a short response to a question October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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Vocabulary for Success, Grade 9
WRITING: TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES FEATURE / LOCATION DESCRIPTION that pairs related vocabulary words. Generating Sentences/Extend Your Sentence, 140, 246 Part of the Mid‐Year and End‐of‐Year reviews, Generating Sentences provides five sample sentences with a key vocabulary word in italics. Students create a new sentence using the italicized word. Located on the same page, the Extend Your Sentence activity directs students choose one of their five sentences and turn it into a paragraph, using at least four other words from the previous units of study. Speaking and Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration CCSS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS, GRADE 7
SPEAKING AND LISTENING: COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7
FEATURE / LOCATION Talk About It, 3, 13, 23, 37, 47, 57, 71, 81, 91, 105, CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.SL.7.1 Engage effectively in a 115, 125, 143, 153, 163, 177, 187, 197, 211, 221, range of collaborative discussions (one‐on‐one, in 231 groups, and teacher‐led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. Word Talk, 5, 15, 25, 39, 49, 59. 73, 83, 93, 107,  CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.SL.7.1a Come to 117, 127, 145, 155, 165, 179, 189, 199, 213, 223, discussions prepared, having read or 233 researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. 
CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.SL.7.1b Follow rules for Word Study: Denotation and Connotation, 135, collegial discussions, track progress 241 toward specific goals and deadlines, and © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. DESCRIPTION Talk About It questions, located at the end of each introductory passage, guide students in their collaborative discussion of the passages and use of newly introduced lesson words. Word Talk is the second‐day activity in which students work collaboratively in pairs to list concepts or items that fit in the same category as words from the lesson or draw illustrations that depict lesson words (for a word‐guessing game like Pictionary). Additional collaborative word games and puzzles are available online at vocabularyforsuccess.com. For Word Study: Denotation and Connotation, students work with a partner to determine October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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SPEAKING AND LISTENING: COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION define individual roles as needed. 
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Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7
FEATURE / LOCATION Word Study: Idioms, 33, 67, 173 CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.SL.7.1c Pose questions Word Study: Proverbs, 101, 207 that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed. CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.SL.7.1d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and, when warranted, modify their own views and understanding. Analogies, TE 138, TE 244 Word Relationships, TE 139, TE 245 CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.SL.7.2 Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study. Online Components: Lesson Passage Videos (accompany Reading Passages on textbook pages 2–3, 12–13, 22–23, 36–37, 46–47, 56–57, 70–71, 80–81, 90–91, 104–105, 114–115, 124–125, 142–
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197, 210–211, 220–221, 230–231) DESCRIPTION whether a word has a positive, negative, or neutral connotation. For Word Study: Idioms/Proverbs, students work with a partner to find the meaning of the idioms or proverbs then together write a sentence for each expression. For Analogies and Word Relationships, the teacher may direct students to work in pairs or small groups to complete the exercises. A short online Lesson Passage Video can be used to introduce the topic each Reading Passage. The engaging, high‐quality videos features student actors in settings and situations similar to teen sitcoms on TV. The videos supply background knowledge and help bring the print passage to life. available at — www.vocabularyforsuccess.com Online Components: Student Videos (Word Meanings Videos) (accompany Word Meanings on textbook pages 4, 14, 24, 38, 48, 58, 72, 82, 92, 106, 116, 126, 144, 154, 164, 178, 188, 198, 212, 222, 232) available at — www.vocabularyforsuccess.com © William H. Sadlier, Inc. All Rights reserved. Each Student Video introduces one of 10 lesson words – and any multiple meanings – in about 25 seconds. These are the words found on the Word Meanings page for each lesson. For each clip, the written word appears, along with a pronunciation guide and the part of speech. The narrator pronounces the word then gives the part of speech and meaning. This is followed by a short video featuring a clever student skit or a visual October 3, 2012 Sadlier Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7 Aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts, Grade 7
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Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7
SPEAKING AND LISTENING: COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION FEATURE / LOCATION DESCRIPTION representation of the word. Language: Conventions of Standard English CCSS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS, GRADE 7
LANGUAGE: CONVENTIONS OF STANDARD ENGLISH FEATURE / LOCATION
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CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Check for Understanding, 6, 16, 26, 40, 50, 60, 74, 84, 94, 108, 118, 128, 146, 156, 166, 180, 190, 200, 214, 224, 234 For the Check for Understanding activity, students use single‐ sentence context clues to guide them in choosing the lesson word that best completes each of the 12 sentences. Students can check the correct spelling before and after writing each lesson word by referring to the color‐tinted box at the top of the page. 
CCSS.ELA‐Literacy.L.7.2b Spell correctly. Vocabulary for Success, Grade 7
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